Course Details for A.Y. 2018/2019

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A. Year:

2018/2019

Name:

English as a foreign language (level B2) / English as a foreign language (level B2)

Type:

Course

Basic information

Code:

DT0107

Sector:

L-LIN/12

Credits:

: Bachelor Degree in Mathematics 2 CFU (f)

Term:

1st semester

Degree(s):

Bachelor Degree in Mathematics 2nd anno curriculum Generale Elective

Language:

English

Teacher(s):

Same as:

Course Objectives

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. (Level B2, CEFR)

Course Content

Functions
• asking and answering questions about personal possessions
• asking and giving/refusing permission to do something
• asking and telling people the time, day and/or date
• asking for and giving information about routines and habits
• asking for and giving personal details: (full) name, age, address, names of relatives and friends occupation etc
• asking for and giving simple information about places
• asking for and giving the spelling and meaning of words
• asking for and giving travel information
• asking for repetition and clarification
• asking the way and giving directions
• buying and selling things (costs, measurements and amounts)
• changing the topic
• checking on meaning and intention
• counting and using numbers
• criticising and complaining
• describing people (personal appearance, qualities)
• describing simple processes
• describing, education qualifications and skills
• drawing simple conclusions and making recommendations
• expressing ability/inability in the present and in the past
• expressing agreement and disagreement and contradicting people
• expressing and responding to thanks
• expressing degrees of certainty and doubt
• expressing needs and wants
• expressing obligation and lack of obligation
• expressing opinions and making choices
• expressing preferences, like and dislikes (especially about hobbies and leisure activities)
• expressing purpose, cause and result and giving reasons
• following and giving simple instructions
• giving advice
• giving and responding to invitations
• giving warnings and prohibitions
• greeting people and responding to greetings (in person and on the phone)
• helping others to express ideas
• identifying and describing accommodation (houses, flats, rooms, furniture etc.)
• identifying and describing simple objects (shapes, size, weight, colour purpose or use etc.)
• interrupting
• introducing oneself and other people
• making and granting/refusing simple requests
• making and responding to apologies and excuses
• making and responding to offers and suggestions
• making appointments and arranging to meet
• making comparisons and expressing degrees of difference
• making predictions
• paying compliments
• persuading and asking/telling people to do something
• reporting what people say
• re-stating what has been said
• resuming the topic
• starting a new topic
• sympathising
• talking about food and ordering meals
• talking about how to operate things
• talking about one’s health
• talking about physical and emotional feelings
• talking about probability/improbability and possibility/impossibility
• talking about the weather
• talking and writing about future or imaginary situations
• talking and writing about future plans or intentions
• talking and writing about past events and states in the past, recent activities and completed actions
• talking and writing about what people are doing at the moment
• understanding and completing forms giving personal details
• understanding and producing simple narratives
• understanding and writing diaries and letters giving information about everyday activities
• understanding and writing letters giving personal details
• understanding simple signs and notices

Prerequisites and Learning Activities

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. (Level B1, CEFR)